Shanto Calls Bangladesh’s Australia Win Biggest

DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has described his team’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin as the country’s “biggest win so far in any format”. The result gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after they defeated the world No. 1 Test side on home soil.

Bangladesh vs Australia 1st Test: Bangladesh Win

Bangladesh vs Australia 1st Test:Bangladesh completed a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia at Marrara Cricket Ground on Sunday, August 16, sealing their first Test win on Australian soil in their third attempt and taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Chasing 57 after Australia were dismissed for 284 in the second innings, Bangladesh reached 57 for 1 in 14.2 overs, with Mominul Haque striking the winning boundary.

AUS vs BAN 1st Test: Bangladesh Lead by 153 Runs

DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh strengthened their position in the AUS vs BAN 1st Test on Day 2, reaching 351/6 at stumps after Australia were dismissed for 198 in their first innings at Marrara Stadium. The visitors now lead by 153 runs, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud unbeaten at the close.

Hazlewood Returns as Australia Confirm Bangladesh Test XI

DARWIN, Australia — Australia have confirmed their playing XI for the opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, with Josh Hazlewood returning to international cricket after a lengthy injury absence and Nathan Lyon coming back into the side. Captain Pat Cummins also confirmed that Alex Carey will remain at No. 6, while Cameron Green and Beau Webster will bat at Nos. 5 and 7 respectively.